XONA and Nozomi Networks Partner to Enhance Security for the Digital Transformation of Critical Infrastructure

Leaders in OT and ICS Security Combine Zero Trust User Access with Comprehensive Network and Asset Visibility to Drive Cost and Business Efficiencies

 

Annapolis, MD – September 20, 2022 – XONA, the frictionless user access platform purpose-built for critical infrastructure, and Nozomi Networks, the leader in OT & IoT security, today announced a partnership to help operators of critical infrastructure accelerate digital transformation with enhanced security and Zero Trust principles. By integrating their technologies, XONA and Nozomi Networks give organizations advanced tools to remotely manage the security of operational technology and industrial control systems from anywhere, and on any device.

“Critical infrastructure across the world is under increasing threat and must be modernized to realize the benefits of digital transformation. Like many other industries, there are a myriad of reasons forcing industrial facilities to adopt new technology – from the cost and business efficiencies they bring, to meeting the needs of a highly-skilled workforce that’s often stretched too thin,” said Bill Moore, founder and CEO at XONA. “Nozomi Networks has been leading the way in OT and IoT security for years, and bringing our technologies together will provide new dimensions of security and accessibility that our customers need to stay ahead in a quickly evolving environment.”

Nozomi Networks solutions support more than 74 million devices in thousands of installations across energy, manufacturing, mining, transportation, utilities, building automation, smart cities and critical infrastructure. Its best-in-class hardware, software and cloud-based OT, ICS and IoT security and visibility products automate the complex work of inventorying, visualizing and monitoring industrial control networks through the innovative use of artificial intelligence.

With pre-integrated and tested solutions that reduce time to market and increase value, combining Nozomi Networks and XONA technology addresses the complex challenge of securing remote access in critical infrastructures. Comprehensive network visibility is automated, therefore enabling network administrators to balance priorities in a more efficient manner while ensuring the utmost protection with granular security.

“A big part of helping organizations modernize their critical infrastructure is enabling user access from anywhere, on any device. It’s essential for any business in the twenty-first century, and industrial facilities are no different,” said Chet Namboodri, Senior Vice. President of Partner Alliances at Nozomi Networks. “Adding user access to critical infrastructure is not easy – it’s usually too costly and complex, or vulnerable to attack. But XONA has figured out how to make user access frictionless and secure. Integrating our technologies together provides immense value to our joint customers.”

Technology agnostic and configured in minutes, XONA’s proprietary protocol isolation and Zero Trust architecture immediately eliminates common attack vectors, while giving authorized users seamless and secure control of operational technology from any location or device. With integrated multi-factor authentication, user-to-asset access controls, user session analytics, and automatic video recording, XONA is the single, secure portal that connects the cyber-physical world and enables critical operations to happen from anywhere with total confidence and trust.

For more information and to attend a live webinar on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, to learn how the combined XONA and Nozomi Networks solution can benefit your organization, visit: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3927308/9CD10C2B81166A1DA26814E39C0A5F0D?partnerref=website

About Nozomi Networks

Nozomi Networks accelerates digital transformation by protecting the world’s critical infrastructure, industrial and government organizations from cyber threats. Our solution delivers exceptional network and asset visibility, threat detection, and insights for OT and IoT environments. Customers rely on us to minimize risk and complexity while maximizing operational resilience. www.nozominetworks.com

About XONA

XONA enables frictionless user access that’s purpose-built for operational technology (OT) and other critical infrastructure systems. Technology agnostic and configured in minutes, XONA’s proprietary protocol isolation and Zero Trust architecture immediately eliminates common attack vectors, while giving authorized users seamless and secure control of operational technology from any location or device. With integrated MFA, user-to-asset access controls, user session analytics, and automatic video recording, XONA is the single, secure portal that connects the cyber-physical world and enables critical operations to happen from anywhere with total confidence and trust. Learn more by following XONA on Twitter (@XonaSystems) or LinkedIn, or visiting https://www.xonasystems.com

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Kelly Mitchell
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XONA Bolsters Partner Program and Names Roneeta Lal Head of Channel Sales to Accelerate Adoption of Secure Remote Access Platform for Critical Infrastructure

Tanium, Okta, and Splunk Veteran Joins to Lead Global Partnerships as First Internationally-Based Partner, Pago Networks, Brings XONA to South Korea

 

Annapolis, MD – July 27, 2022 – XONA, the frictionless user access platform purpose-built for critical infrastructure, today announced that it named Roneeta Lal as head of channel sales while expanding features of its partner program and adding its first internationally-based partner, Pago Networks. As threats to critical infrastructure increase worldwide, Lal will help expand XONA’s global footprint by empowering partners to serve customers across industries that have a growing need for secure user access to their operational technology (OT).

Through existing relationships with partners including GE and Baker Hughes, XONA’s solution is already deployed in more than 25 countries worldwide. As a managed security services provider (MSSP) and value-added reseller (VAR), South Korea-based Pago is integrating XONA’s solution into its DeepACT managed detection and response (MDR) service and selling the XONA solution separately to its customer base.

To help partners like Pago accelerate sales and drive revenue, XONA is also adding new features to its partner program including streamlined deal registration, on-demand training for channel partners, enhanced channel marketing programs and a cloud-based demo platform that makes it easier for partners to showcase XONA’s technology to potential customers.

“I’ve spent more than 20 years enabling partners of some of the world’s largest technology companies to achieve the important work of securing enterprise networks and data – but XONA’s technology is different,” said Roneeta Lal, Director, Global Partners, XONA. “Enterprise security is extremely important, but there usually aren’t lives at risk in the event of a breach, which is a strong possibility if a power plant, water treatment facility, pipeline or other critical infrastructure is compromised. I’m really energized by the solution XONA is bringing to market because of the difference it can make in these environments, and I know it’s an offering that will be a unique value-add to our channel partners.”

Lal joins XONA from Tanium where she served as partner development director for more than two years. Prior to Tanium, she held channel sales roles at organizations including Illumio, Okta, Splunk, NetApp and Symantec.

“Organizations that operate critical infrastructure – from the government to the private sector – have an immense responsibility to protect themselves from the growing threat of cyberattacks. And with global tensions rising, that threat continues to expand within our region and beyond,” said Paul Kwon, CEO, Pago Networks. “Being able to remotely access critical infrastructure has become a necessity for many companies, but creating that access elevates risk exposure while adding massive complexity and cost. XONA provides a unique, elegant and secure solution that solves these challenges, which is why we’re happy to offer it to our customers and will be using it ourselves as well.”

Technology agnostic and configured in minutes, XONA’s proprietary protocol isolation and zero-trust architecture immediately eliminates common attack vectors, while giving authorized users seamless and secure control of operational technology from any location or device. With integrated multi-factor authentication, user-to-asset access controls, user session analytics, and automatic video recording, XONA is the single, secure portal that connects the cyber-physical world and enables critical operations to happen from anywhere with total confidence and trust.

For more information about XONA’s partner program, visit    https://www.xonasystems.com/partners

About XONA

XONA enables frictionless user access that’s purpose-built for operational technology (OT) and other critical infrastructure systems. Technology agnostic and configured in minutes, XONA’s proprietary protocol isolation and zero-trust architecture immediately eliminates common attack vectors, while giving authorized users seamless and secure control of operational technology from any location or device. With integrated MFA, user-to-asset access controls, user session analytics, and automatic video recording, XONA is the single, secure portal that connects the cyber-physical world and enables critical operations to happen from anywhere with total confidence and trust. Learn more by following XONA on Twitter (@XonaSystems) or LinkedIn, or visiting https://www.xonasystems.com

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Kelly Mitchell
fama PR for XONA
xona@famapr.com

XONA Raises $7.2 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Secure User Access Platform for Critical Infrastructure

DataTribe Opportunities Fund Leads Round in Company Making Secure User Access Frictionless, Efficient, and Scalable

Annapolis, MD – May 25, 2022 – XONA, the frictionless user access platform purpose- built for critical infrastructure, today announced that it closed a $7.2 million Series A funding round led by DataTribe Opportunities Fund with participation from TFX Capital and individual investors. The investment brings XONA’s total raised since inception to $9.4 million.

XONA will use the funding to build on its global presence in more than 25 countries, fuel product innovation, and expand its footprint for providing secure remote access to critical systems in energy, oil and gas, transportation, manufacturing, government and other new markets. As a result of the funding, Mike Janke, managing director at DataTribe Opportunities Fund, has joined the company’s board of directors. In addition, Jeff Williams, former chief revenue officer at FireEye, has joined as an independent board member.

“Being able to access operational technology and other critical systems at any time, and from anywhere is becoming a necessity. Hybrid work is convenient, cost effective and plays a role in recruitment and retention – but for critical infrastructure, it’s all that and way more,” said Bill Moore, founder and CEO at XONA. “There are countless reasons professionals running oil rigs in the middle of the ocean, manufacturing plants meeting high demand, water treatment facilities serving large populations and other critical facilities need 24/7 access. But providing that access has traditionally been complex and fraught with security issues – that’s why we built XONA.”

XONA was founded in 2017 with the express purpose of creating a better solution for providing frictionless and secure user access for operational technology (OT) and other critical infrastructure systems. Since its inception, the company has built and deployed a proven solution at facilities around the globe through direct sales and partners including GE and Baker Hughes.

Technology agnostic and configured in minutes, XONA’s proprietary protocol isolation and zero-trust architecture immediately eliminates common attack vectors, while giving authorized users seamless and secure control of operational technology from any location or device. With integrated multi-factor authentication, user-to-asset access controls, user session analytics, and automatic video recording, XONA is the single, secure portal that connects the cyber-physical world and enables critical operations to happen from anywhere with total confidence and trust.

“There is a tremendous need for frictionless user access with rigorous security for operational technology and critical infrastructure systems, and that need will increase exponentially in the coming years as the number and severity of attacks on our critical infrastructure systems increase,” said Mike Janke, Managing Director at DataTribe Opportunities Fund. “XONA has demonstrated a powerful platform that stays one step ahead of today’s evolving threats by collapsing traditionally integrated enterprise IT components into a frictionless user access platform purpose-built for critical infrastructure. The company is establishing itself as the gold standard in the industry and we are thrilled to partner together for this next phase of growth.”

As new members of the XONA board of directors, Janke and Williams bring unique expertise to help the company through its next phase of growth. In addition to co- founding DataTribe, Janke is a former member of the U.S. Navy’s SEAL Team 6 and Executive Chairman and co-founder of Silent Circle, one of the world’s leading Global Secure Communications services. Williams joined Bain Capital Ventures in 2016 after six years at FireEye where he joined as the first sales leader and helped lead the company through IPO. He brings more than two decades of infrastructure software and security experience with a proven track record in helping early-stage enterprise software companies scale and grow into market leaders.

XONA has more than doubled its workforce over the last six months and will use this funding to continue that growth and increase support for its OEM partners globally, including GE and Baker Hughes. To learn more about XONA, please visit https://www.xonasystems.com/

About XONA

XONA enables frictionless user access that’s purpose-built for operational technology (OT) and other critical infrastructure systems. Technology agnostic and configured in minutes, XONA’s proprietary protocol isolation and zero-trust architecture immediately eliminates common attack vectors, while giving authorized users seamless and secure control of operational technology from any location or device. With integrated MFA, user-to-asset access controls, user session analytics, and automatic video recording, XONA is the single, secure portal that connects the cyber-physical world and enables critical operations to happen from anywhere with total confidence and trust. Learn more by following XONA on Twitter (@XonaSystems) or LinkedIn, or visiting https://www.xonasystems.com

 

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Kelly Mitchell
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XONA Partners with iS5 Communications to Provide Zero-Trust OT Access Control on Multi-Service Industrial Switching Platform

XONA Enhances its Industry-Leading User Access Control Software Platform with Intelligent, Robust and Compliant Hardware for Harsh Industrial Environments

Annapolis, Maryland – March 2, 2022. XONA, the developer of an innovative zero-trust user access software platform for industrial operations, today announced a strategic partnership with iS5 Communications, a global manufacturer of intelligent ethernet products, to provide a robust and compliant remote and mobile operations solution to meet stringent requirements for utility sub-stations, roadside transportation, rail and other industrial applications.

In a pandemic-altered operational landscape, remote and mobile operations capacity is increasingly critical to maintaining resiliency, maximizing efficiency and achieving organizational outcomes. However, as IT and OT systems converge, organizations are left exposed to cybersecurity risks that cannot be overcome with traditional IT security solutions. In response, companies need OT-specific integrated platforms to protect critical infrastructure from threat actors.

iS5 Communications provides a robust IEC61850 and IEEE1613 compliant industrial ethernet switching platform for energy, transportation and other critical infrastructure industries. This new partnership enhances iS5 Communications’ multi-service hardware platform by introducing XONA’s zero-trust user access layer to their product offerings, including integrated closed-loop multi-factor authentication (MFA), browser-based virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), moderated secure file transfer, system connection segmentation and monitoring, protocol isolation, and deep user access forensics, all delivered through a single solution.

“We are excited to welcome XONA to our growing ecosystem of world class Cybersecurity partners. XONA’s Critical System Gateway (CSG) running on the iS5 RAPTOR will add zero trust user access to its best in class Layer 2/Layer 3 networking capabilities for critical OT infrastructure,” said Clive Dias, iS5Com’s Founder, President and CEO.

“Simple to deploy zero-trust user access empowers companies to embrace OT remote operations capacity without compromising cybersecurity,” explains XONA CEO, Bill Moore. “As ransomware and other cybersecurity threats increase in scope, frequency and severity, it’s critical that companies fortify their remote and mobile operations to account for a shifting threat landscape. We’re excited to partner with iS5 Communications to deliver just those necessary capabilities.”

Together iS5 Communications and XONA will offer a comprehensive industrial-grade compliant solution that protects companies as they embrace remote operations.

About iS5 Communications

iS5 Communications Inc. (“iS5Com”) is a global provider of integrated services and solutions, and manufacturer of intelligent Industrial Ethernet products. Our products are designed to meet the stringent demand requirements of utility sub-stations, roadside transportation, rail, and industrial applications. iS5Communications’ services and products are key enablers of advanced technology implementation such as the Smart Grid, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Intelligent Oil Field, and Internet of Things. Learn more at https://www.is5com.com

About XONA

XONA provides a simple and secure user access platform for operational technology. XONA’s mission is to enable your organization’s workforce of employees, contractors, consultants, vendors and part-time workers to be more productive and more secure while reducing your operational costs. XONA seamlessly and securely enables secure adaptive access to your most critical systems and applications while also reducing operational and cyber risks and increasing operational efficiency. Learn more by visiting https://www.xonasystems.com

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Mike Reilly
fama PR for Xona
Xona@famapr.com

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Mission Secure Partners with XONA to Provide Zero-Trust OT Cybersecurity Solutions for Industries Reliant on Remote Operations Capacity

Mission Secure Enhances Industry-leading Cybersecurity Capacity for a Digital-first Operational Environment

Charlottesville, Virginia – September 15, 2021. Mission Secure, the leading industrial control (ICS) cybersecurity technology company, today announced a strategic partnership with XONA, the developer of a zero-trust user access platform for remote industrial operations, to offer more holistic operational technology (OT) cybersecurity solutions across multiple sectors.

In a pandemic-altered operational landscape, remote operations capacity is increasingly critical to maintaining resiliency, maximizing efficiency and achieving organizational outcomes. However, as IT and OT systems converge, organizations are left exposed to cybersecurity risks that cannot be overcome with traditional IT security solutions. In response, companies need OT-specific cybersecurity features to protect critical infrastructure and company data from threat actors.

Mission Secure provides comprehensive OT security solutions across defense, critical infrastructure and process industries. This partnership enhances their security offerings by introducing zero-trust user access layer to their product offerings, including integrated closed-loop multi-factor authentication (MFA), browser-based virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), moderated secure file transfer, system connection segmentation and monitoring, protocol isolation and deep user access forensics, all delivered through a single solution.

“Mission Secure is proud to bring XONA’s ‘best-in-class’ solution to our customers,” noted John K. Adams, Mission Secure’s CEO. “Our OT/ICS customers often face challenges with remote access, but the XONA technology adds an important feature set to our Platform-as-a-Service that will bridge the gap between cyber protection and operational efficiency. That’s especially important now as threat actors increasingly turn their attention to vulnerabilities in OT/ICS to avoid the increased security in IT infrastructures.”

“Simple to deploy, zero-trust user access empowers companies to embrace OT remote operations capacity without compromising cybersecurity,” explains XONA CEO, Bill Moore. He adds, “As ransomware and other cybersecurity threats increase in scope, frequency and severity, it’s critical that companies fortify their remote operations to account for a shifting threat landscape. We’re excited to partner with Mission Secure to deliver just those necessary capabilities.”

Together Mission Secure and XONA will offer a comprehensive cybersecurity solution that protects companies as they embrace remote operations.

To learn more about Mission Secure’s OT cybersecurity solutions or to request a demo, visit missionsecure.com.

About Mission Secure

Mission Secure, an OT cybersecurity leader, is setting a new standard in OT cyber-protection stopping OT cyber threats head-on. The Mission Secure Platform backed by 24/7 Managed Services is the first to seamlessly integrate OT visibility, segmentation, protection, threat hunting, and incident response delivering military strength, industrial grade OT protection. With Mission Secure, customers keep critical operations up and running and safe from harm. Learn more at missionsecure.com.

About XONA

XONA provides a simple and secure user access platform for operational technology. XONA’s mission is to enable your organization’s workforce of employees, contractors, consultants, vendors and remote workers to be more productive and more secure while reducing your operational costs. XONA seamlessly and securely enables secure adaptive access to your most critical systems and applications while also reducing operational and cyber risks and increasing operational efficiency. Learn more by visiting xonasystems.com

Originally published September 15, 2021.

XONA and Baker Hughes’ Nexus Controls Announce Solution to Enhance Cybersecurity of Remotely Operated Industrial Plants

ANNAPOLIS, Md., August 10, 2020 – XONA, a trusted provider of secure remote user solutions, has signed an agreement with Nexus Controls, a Baker Hughes business to provide a packaged cybersecurity product suite that allows customers to operate industrial locations securely even when working remotely off-site, helping to ensure business continuity of critical assets.

Nexus Controls will now offer a product suite, with XONA’s Critical Systems Gateway (CSG) and Remote Operations Access Manager (ROAM). The new product suite will integrate XONA’s secure remote access platform into Nexus Controls’ existing Nexus OTArmor™ cybersecurity product portfolio and is complementary to Nexus Controls plant-wide, non-OEM specific, cybersecurity offering for customers across power generation, oil and gas and industrial manufacturing industries. Nexus Controls is a world leader in operational technology cybersecurity protection with decades of proven experience.

“The global pandemic is changing how plant operators manage operations and often, employees are not able to be physically on-site to do their jobs,” says Bill Moore, founder and CEO of XONA. “This new product offering overcomes this challenge for customers by giving them an easy and secure way to do their jobs even when they are not physically on location.”

As a secure “zero-trust” user access platform for critical infrastructure, the suite’s features will include:

  • Granular zero-trust-based user access by role, time, and specific system or application connection
  • Clientless and browser-based access, for simple deployment and maintenance
  • Encrypted thin client access to its secure gateway
  • Token-based, multi-factor authentication
  • NERC CIP compliance, as well as meeting other stringent compliance standards
  • Detailed user access and event logs and user session screen recordings.

The Nexus Controls and XONA product suite provides a secure and optimized environment in this new remote reality. Nexus Controls, a Baker Hughes business, is a world leader in multiple Turbine and Compressor Controls platforms, Distributed Controls System (DCS) platforms, and industrial cybersecurity.

Learn more about the possibilities now available through this technology solution by visiting xonasystems.com.

About XONA

XONA provides a simple and secure user access platform for operational technology. XONA’s mission is to enable your organization’s workforce of employees, contractors, consultants, vendors and part-time workers to be more productive and more secure while reducing your operational costs. XONA seamlessly and securely enables secure adaptive access to your most critical systems and applications while also reducing operational and cyber risks and increasing operational efficiency. Learn more by visiting https://www.xonasystems.com/.

XONA & GE Digital Present on Remote Operations Management in POWER Magazine Webinar

ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 10, 2020 – Xona, a trusted provider of secure OT user access technology, is partnering with GE Digital, a division of General Electric, to help companies effectively adapt to a rapidly evolving remote work environment. The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in an overnight transition to remote work and distributed staffing, limiting the number of on-site employees and forcing many organizations to immediately adjust without compromising operations. To help key stakeholders within organizations get questions answered on the unprecedented need to ensure remote access, continuity, staffing flexibility, security and O&M efficiency for the power industry, Xona and GE will present a one-hour webinar with POWER Magazine on Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 11:00 am ET.

As countries begin lifting stay-at-home restrictions, companies are grappling with the post-pandemic on-site workspace. It’s estimated that 41% of employees are likely to continue working remotely, and social distancing guidelines will radically alter the work environment for those operating on-site. At the same time, companies face the future uncertainty of an omnipresent COVID-19 resurgence coupled with broad economic shifts and disrupted on-site protocols.

Accessibility & Cybersecurity Essential to Remote Operations Management

“While working remotely isn’t a new concept, the scope of new remote worker dynamics is historic. In response, we know that companies have a responsibility to account for many factors, including accessibility, security, and functionality. These three priorities are especially challenging when it comes to operations technology. We are happy to use our collaboration with GE as a model for helping companies to not only meet operations objectives remotely, but to meet these new requirements with a simple, secure and compliant OT-specific user access solution,” notes Bill Moore, founder and CEO of Xona.

Moore adds, “Security and accessibility are often competing interests. Today’s digital landscape demands a better solution that prioritizes both without compromise. To that end, we are proud of the impact that Xona and GE Remote Operations have had on ensuring secure remote access to critical power infrastructure.”

Notably, the webinar highlights how this moment can help companies institute a new, lower-cost operating model that accounts for a distributed workforce. Presenters, including the Xona team and GE Digital operations experts, will review case studies and demonstrate the robust user and security features of Remote Operations and the Xona solution.

Who Should Attend

The webinar is designed for plant managers, operations executives, control engineers, OT cybersecurity personnel, and automation and control managers with a specific emphasis on evolving operational models that offer long-term practical and cost benefits.

Register for the Webinar

Click here to learn more about the webinar, the expert presenters from GE and XONA, and to register for the free event. To learn more about XONA, visit: https://www.XONAsystems.com/.

GE Power and XONA to Enhance Remote Operations for Energy and Industrial Operators Worldwide

ANNAPOLIS, Md., September 09, 2019 – Xona Systems, Inc., developer of a zero-trust user access platform for remote industrial operations, announced today that it has been selected by the Remote Operations division of GE Power Digital to provide comprehensive real-time user access visibility to energy and other critical infrastructure customers across the globe. GE will utilize Xona’s advanced access solution to reduce cyber risks and increase operational efficiency for remote ICS operators globally.

Xona’s zero-trust user access platform is one of the simplest, most flexible and mature products for remote ICS operations, thanks to a deep understanding of the nuances of ICS access and continuous innovation. Currently in its third generation of technology, Xona has become a leader in zero-trust access to ICS and other critical applications. Capabilities include integrated closed-loop multi-factor authentication (MFA), browser-based virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), moderated secure file transfer, system connection segmentation and monitoring, protocol isolation and deep user access forensics, all delivered through a single solution.

GE Power is a world energy leader providing equipment, solutions and services across the energy value chain from generation to consumption. Operating in more than 180 countries, GE’s technology produces a third of the world’s electricity, equips 90 percent of power transmission utilities worldwide and manages more than 40 percent of the world’s energy. GE’s innovative technologies and digital offerings help make power more affordable, reliable, accessible and sustainable.

Through this reseller agreement with Xona, GE is able to offer its customers Xona’s proven solution for simple, secure and compliant access to these critical operational network systems.

About Xona Systems
Xona is the leader in zero-trust user access solutions for Industrial Control Systems (ICS). Xona combines strong authentication, granular system authorization and advanced monitoring as well as comprehensive access forensics into one simple platform. Xona’s solution uniquely addresses the needs of critical infrastructure operators worldwide, enabling better access visibility and control to ICS. Today, Xona is used at global energy distribution and generation companies to reduce cyber risks as well as increase operational efficiencies through its simple, secure and compliant user access platform. For more information about Xona, visit xonasystems.com.